Taiwan · SHIFEN AND PINGXI LANTERN TOURS IN NEW TAIPEI CITY
The 9 best shifen and pingxi lantern tours in New Taipei City you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
This 9-hour Edison Tours trip links four northern Taiwan highlights by air-conditioned vehicle: Yehliu Geopark, Jiufen, Shifen Waterfall, and Shifen Old Street. You get a shared sky lantern, time for tea and snacks, and a live guide such as Kevin Su, Tony, Chiara, or James, depending on the departure.
“Great trip. Our guide ‘Handsome Kevin’ was very good and super helpful.”
Travel from Ximen Station to Yehliu Geopark, Jiufen, Shifen Old Street, and Shifen Waterfall in 10 hours. Expect a bilingual guide, air-conditioned transport, plenty of walking, optional lanterns and snacks, and guides such as Sophie, Tommy, Rumi, or Eric depending on the departure.
“Tour was well organised and Tommy our guide was clear and helpful. Make sure you bring enough cash as the shops in Shifen especially do not take cards and the pineapple cakes were really special. Lots of food to try at Jiufen. All in all an enjoyable day. Highly recommend this tour”
Spend eight flexible hours with a Chinese and English-speaking driver-guide exploring the Golden Waterfall, Yin Yang Sea, Shifen Old Street, and Jiufen. Guides such as An, Jennifer, Leo, and Herbert Mo tailor the day, explain local culture, and can help with food, photos, and tea.
“Our private tour with An – including Jiufen and Shifen – was an exceptional experience! From the very first moment, she tailored the program to our individual wishes and needs. Anne impressed us with her extensive knowledge and countless valuable insights, particularly regarding the local culture and way of life. She generously shared her broad expertise and provided many fascinating perspectives. Most impressive was her deep dedication to helping us, as visitors, truly understand the country, its people, and its culture – this was evident throughout our entire time together. Thanks to Anne, we received many great tips and recommendations that enriched our stay. We are extremely grateful for...”
Take a six-hour private trip from Taipei with an English or Chinese-speaking guide such as Hicks, Nicolas, or Bubble. Visit Shifen Waterfall, release a sky lantern, walk Jiufen’s old lanes, and see Northern Taiwan’s mining-era sites in one flexible day.
“We had a great time at the tour and we definitely recommend this tour! Mr. Wang, our tour guide was very knowledgeable with all the places that we visited and speaks good English! He also knows where the best, authentic Taiwanese food is! If given the change to come back to Taipei, we would like Mr. Wang to be our guide again!”
At Shifen Old Street, redeem your QR code for one single-color paper sky lantern. Write wishes in any language, light the candle with staff help, and send it skyward. The $6 voucher covers the lantern only, so arrange your own transport and choose proper clothing.
“great experience even when the weather was not cooperative.”
Spend eight hours exploring northern Taiwan by private vehicle with a Chinese or English-speaking driver guide. See Yehliu’s Queen’s Head, Jiufen’s tea houses and food stalls, Shifen Waterfall, the Pingxi rail line, and release a sky lantern. Tony Kuo and James are named guides associated with the experience.
“We had a thoroughly enjoyable and very informative day tour of areas north of Taipei with our guide Tony Kuo. All we had to do was sit back and enjoy the ride and at each stop we were treated to something interesting - the stone formations at the geo park, a beautiful waterfall, the lanes, tea houses and food stalls of Jiufen, lantern releases on the Pingxi rail line and a surprise stop at Kinkaseki POW Memorial Park.”
Travel from Taipei to Yangmingshan, Yehliu Geopark, Jiufen, and Shifen Old Street with an English-speaking driver guide. Expect volcanic scenery, the Queen’s Head rock, mountain lanes, and sky lanterns. Guides such as Raymond and Kevin have helped guests with photos, local context, and flexible changes.
“Fantastic day out with our tour guide. We visited some wonderful places and had the time we needed at each place. Our guide was very accomodating to all our sightseeing needs and this made for a fantastic day. I would thoroughly recommend this tour.”
From Keelung Port, you’ll visit Jiufen Old Street, hillside viewpoints, Shifen Waterfall, and Shifen Old Street in a private air-conditioned vehicle. English-speaking guides such as Paul and Thomas lead the day, with sky lantern fees included for groups of four.
“Our guide Paul did a Fantastic job showing us around Taipei. The waterfalls were amazing and we really enjoyed seeing how the locals live. Countryside very green and lush , but if you are planning a Trip in March some warm clothes as we found it very cold.”
Travel from Taipei in a private car, van, or bus to Heping Island, Shifen Waterfall, Shifen Old Street, and Jiufen. Your English or Chinese driver-guide handles the route, while you set the pace. Jacky is one named guide associated with the experience, known for helpful stops and photos.
“Excellent tour with Jacky who brought us to great spots and took lovely photos”
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